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Speaker Welch makes time for Melrose Pa P rk

Chamber and Hillside School while on break

Speaker Welch attended the Melrose Park Chamber of Commerce and Community Development’s Annual Legislative Breakfast, taking time to answer questions and discuss priorities for the 2023 legislative session Pictured above, Speaker Welch with representatives from Pan American Bank and Trust at the event. Left to right: Stacy Theodorakakis, Assistant Vice President, Regional & Retail Operations Manager, r Speaker Welch, Renee Cabrera, Assistant Vice President; and Susan DiMeo-Sargent, Vice President, Director of Retail & Business Development

Welch meets with local Mayors in Springfield

Last month, local Mayors, trustees and administrators traveled to the state capitol in Springfield to discuss important issues facing their communities with Speaker Welch. Among those attending were North Riverside Mayor Joseph Mengoni, Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins, River Forest Village President Catherine Adduci, Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson and Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker

L Egacy A Wards

r i v e r G r o v e h o n o r s 3 l o c a l w o m e n

At a recent Board Meeting, the Village of River Grove recognized three incredible women who were honored with the IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards) Legacy Award by the State of Illinois. Marlene Flahaven who is President of River Grove SD 85.5, has served on the River Grove School Board for 42 years Gloria Murawska who has been on the Leyden Board for 36 years currently serves as Vice President, of Leyden SD 21. Janice Roeder who is President of Rhodes SD 84.5 has been on the Rhodes School Board for 26 years This award recognizes these women as long-standing members who are committed to their school districts, continuous learning, and supporting the IASB organization both locally and statewide They were honored and presented with flowers by their respected Superintendents: Dr. Jan Rashid (RGS), Mr. Jim Prather (Rhodes) and Dr Nick Polyak (Leyden) as well as plaques of recognition from River Grove Mayor Dave Guerin and the Village Board

A Ngel A Ward

Te r r i S a r r o : M a k i n g a d i f f e r e n c e

At the Neighborhood Services Block Captain meeting in March, the 2023 Richard N Scheck Angel Award was presented to Village Trustee Theresa “Terri” Chiappetta Sarro, “in recognition of outstanding service to her neighbors, for her unselfish donation of time to those in need, and for setting an example on how to reach out to others to make a difference in our community. Village residents are touched by Terri’s kindness, patience and love on a daily basis Pictured, left to right, Clerk Kathy Ranieri, Trustee Fernando Flores, Trustee Terri Sarro, Mayor Joseph Mengoni and Trustees Debbie Czajka and Jason Bianco